SPHS Department of English
Freshman English
Ms Denise Gill
Romeo and Juliet, Act I Study Guide
Answer in complete sentences. Be specific in your responses, and when asked, be sure to
include details from the play to support your response.
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Act I, scene i
What is the setting of the play?
How does the fight begin?
Based on scene one, what have you already learned about Benvolio's character? Tybalt's?
(Use specific detail and quotes to explain your answer. Use multiple sentences to explain.)
What punishment does the Prince threaten for anyone who fights again?
Why is Lord Montague worried about Romeo?
Benvolio discovers what is bothering Romeo. What is it?
What do we learn about Romeo's character? Be specific.
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Act I, scenes ii and iii
What is Capulet's attitude about the fighting at this point?
What is Capulet's response to Paris's “suit”? What does this reveal about Capulet's character?
With whom is Romeo in love? Why does Benvolio want to crash the party?
What does Juliet say about marriage and Paris? What does this reveal about her character?
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Act I, scenes iv and v
What is Romeo’s mood at the end of scene four? Explain.
What does Romeo think of Juliet when he first sees her?
Why do Tybalt and Lord Capulet argue? What does Capulet say about Romeo? How does he
respond to Tybalt's questioning of him? What does this reveal about his character?
What do Romeo and Juliet discuss?
What do Romeo and Juliet both realize by the end of Act 1? What is their attitude about it?
What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word,
As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.